Author: StrangeAgo
The Curious Case of Pep: The Dog Sentenced to Life in Prison
In the vast (oh so vast) annals of criminal history, populated by tales of legendary mobsters, clever thieves, and shadowy serial killers, there lies a…
6 Quick Facts about Cloacina – Goddess of Roman Sewers
Cloacina is an interesting figure in Roman mythology and history, often associated with sanitation and cleanliness. For this blog post, we are going to take…
8 Quick Facts Everyone Should Know About Saturn, Roman God of Agriculture
Saturn is one of the oldest Roman deities, embodying agriculture, wealth, and time. His worship predates the Roman state itself. He has roots possibly in…
The Sibylline Books: Divine Oracles Shaping Ancient Rome
The Sibylline Books were a collection of ancient oracular texts that played a significant role in the religious and political life of ancient Rome. The…
7 Examples of Imitative Magic
Imitative magic, also known as sympathetic magic, operates on the principle that like produces like or that an effect resembles its cause. This form of…
A Look Into the Ear Tingling Superstition
Have you ever experienced a sudden, unexplained tingling in your ears and wondered what it might mean? This peculiar sensation has been a source of…
Superstitious Power of the Cuckoo Bird and the Call of Spring
Throughout history, the cuckoo bird has been enveloped in a shroud of mystique, often seen as a herald of omens. Diving into the pastoral poetry…
9 Facts Everyone Should Know About H.P. Lovecraft
H.P. Lovecraft, an iconic figure in the realm of weird fiction and horror, has left an indelible mark on literature with his creation of the…
6 Common Forms of Defensive Magic
Defensive magic refers to a category of magical practices aimed at protecting, warding off, or neutralizing negative influences, threats, or attacks. The negative forces can…
Celebrating Cybele: The Megalesia Festival in Ancient Rome
The Megalesia was one of the major religious festivals in ancient Rome, celebrated in early April in honor of the goddess Cybele, also known as…
